Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for access and usage of the website of Admitas Advisory Services Pvt Ltd (“Admitas”) & LilacBuds. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using this website. You should review these Terms and Conditions frequently as they may change at any time at our sole discretion.

The client recognizes that Admitas is an organisation providing higher education consulting and related services. Admitas does not claim to be affiliated with any educational institution and does not guarantee admission to any institution. Admitas will not be liable if an applicant is unable to secure admission to any specific university / college / program or none at all. Admitas does not guarantee interviews, admissions and/or scholarships to any programs applied.

Services & Fees

The entire list of consulting deliverables under each service and associated fees are provided on the specific websites of Admitas. All payments will be collected in full before the commencement of services, unless a specific recurring payment scheme has been agreed in writing between the client and Admitas. An automated invoice will be generated and sent back to applicant after the payment is confirmed. Admitas may employ the use of third-party services for the purpose of facilitating payment and the completion of Purchases. By submitting your information, you grant us the right to provide the information to these third parties subject to our Privacy Policy.

Admitas offers standardised test preparation (GMAT, GRE, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL and similar) support through its network of curated tutors. The tutoring sessions may or may not be held on LilacBuds’ portal and the applicant is responsible for attending the classes in the respective slots on the appropriate portal. In case of tutor unavailability, Admitas reserves the right to replace the existing tutor as required and will ensure completion of syllabus.

Admitas is not be responsible for any additional costs associated with university / program application fees, obtaining application fee waivers, fees of suggested profile development activities, including workshops and MOOC courses.

Admitas and its consultants will not be liable for keeping track of program deadlines or checklist of application documents. Applicants are responsible for tracking their own application deadlines and we strongly recommend ensuring all documents are ready for submission at least 48 hours prior to deadline.

Admitas assists clients to research funding options and apply for scholarships. These services are provided at an additional fee, unless specified in writing prior to enrolment. The scope of our services does not include assistance with financial aid documentation (loan sanction letters, scholarship forms, and more). Admitas provides assistance to applicants looking for student loans by connecting to our network of banking and NBFC partners. We share relevant personal details with our partners as per our Privacy Policy.

Admitas provides visa application support and visa interview prep services. However, Admitas is not responsible for obtaining a study or work visa in any country. Any advice on visa matters should be followed upon the applicant’s own discretion.

Refund Policy

All fees paid to Admitas Advisory Services Pvt Ltd (also referred to as LilacBuds, ApplyBuds, GetMyAdmit) are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-adjustable, in whole or part.

All payments, unless explicitly specified in writing during onboarding, are made for the specified application cycle, for the stipulated number of programs/universities being applied for, for particular services and a particular applicant. Payments are not transferable to other services, individuals (including family members) or later application cycles.

Refund in case of Change of Mind: If the refund request is made on the basis of ‘change of mind’ to avail of our services, we have a strict “No Refund” policy. You may contact us within 2 days from the purchase date if you wish to get a credit note for your purchase for a future service. A credit note equivalent to the gross amount, after deducting for any govt taxes paid and costs for sessions completed, will be issued. After 2 days of purchase, no refunds or credit notes will be granted.

Refund in case of Change of Intake: Unless specified in writing at the time of enrollment, all applications that are included in the package must be completed for the same intake. In case of applications split between intakes (esp for MBA candidates), the duration of any package will not exceed 9 months from the date of enrollment. No partial refunds will be granted in case applications are not completed by the candidate within the planned intakes.

Refund in case of Missed Program Deadline: We offer a refund in case our consultants/experts were made aware of documents that needed to be submitted and were within the service agreement, and they have still missed the university application deadlines that were agreed to between the client and the expert. In such instances, we review the situation within 7 days, using the communication done ONLY over the LilacBuds website student portal as the basis for issuing a refund. The refund amount will be prorated based on the amount of work completed by the expert for the applicable school.

Refund in case of incorrect purchase: Programs purchased will not be refunded but can be changed to another program of higher or same value, on grounds of incorrect selection on the checkout page at the time of purchase.

Refund in case of server error: In case the user has been billed twice for the same program due to a server error or payment gateway issue, the second purchase of the same programme will be refunded, if requested within 7 days.

Refund in case of Special Approval: In the unlikely circumstance where the Designated Consultant or Mentor is not providing quality advice in line with the client’s expectations, the company will offer the client to choose any other available Consultant/Mentor specified on the portal as a replacement. If more than 4 interactions have occurred between the consultant / expert then such change of mentor will not be allowed and no refunds will be granted either.

Shared Commitments & Obligations

Admitas Consultants and Experts are available for conversations and meetings between Monday to Saturday preferably between 10 am to 8 pm IST excluding any bank and national holidays. Any meeting requests must be made at least 2-3 days prior and all document requests will require a minimum 48-hour turnaround window. Much of the work involved in preparing quality application materials requires considerable thought and applicants are requested to take this into account expecting urgent feedback. Some mentors are also employed with Top global organizations & their availability varies. However, every Mentor & Consultant stays firmly committed to assist the applicant based on stage of the application cycle and nearing deadlines.

We use the proprietary company website as the primary mode of communication. Login details of the website are provided to both mentors & clients for all official work. Any direct email, Whatsapp or other communication via phone or text is not recommended to maintain complete transparency on application readiness amongst the support team available to the applicant.

Admitas Consultants provide advisory services regarding document content needed in the application process. The Consultant’s role is to brainstorm and help the applicant present relevant content. Consultants are not responsible for creating the content including, but not limited to, essays, CV, SOP’s and letters of recommendation. All required materials must be drafted by the applicant and will be edited by the LilacBuds / Applybuds / GetMyAdmit team.

Admitas mentors & consultants may share sample documents to inspire your thinking. Please note plagiarising content from those examples would be detrimental to your chances of admissions. We expect all applicants to talk about their academic & professional experiences and highlight their personal journey in their own words.

Applicants must thoroughly review all mentor & consultant feedback on application materials, including recommendations and queries. A mentor is usually required to give no more than 2 iterations of feedback on draft material– unless explicitly agreed in writing between the applicant and mentor.

Maintain Confidentiality of Proprietary Materials: Admitas develops and shares its proprietary materials for the exclusive use of applicants who have engaged the firm for profile building, application, advisory and related services. These materials should not be shared with anyone.

Availability, Errors and Inaccuracies

We are constantly updating product and service offerings on the website. We may experience delays in updating information on the Services and in our advertising on other web sites. The information found on the Service may contain errors or inaccuracies. Products or services may be mispriced, or may be inaccurate, or unavailable and discontinued. We therefore reserve the right to change or update information and to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions at any time without prior notice.

Communications

By creating an account on our service, you agree to subscribe to newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information we may send to you. However, you may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.

Proprietary Rights

You acknowledge and agree that the website content, look, feel and features as well as the information, services and any necessary software used in connection with the website contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws. You further acknowledge and agree that any and all content contained or provided through the website is or may be protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as otherwise authorized by LilacBuds, you agree not to modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute or create derivative works based on the services and information provided on this website, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly. No portion of the LilacBuds website, including but not limited to any information, photographs, marks, product descriptions and/or images, may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form, without the express written consent of LilacBuds. Any and all printouts or downloads of material contained on the LilacBuds website must retain the proprietary notices and site address contained on the LilacBuds website.

Disclaimer of Warranties

A.) Use of The Website, And the Services, Are at Your Exclusive Risk, And the Risk of Injury from The Foregoing Rests Exclusively with You.

B.) LilacBuds Does Not Warrant That:

  • The Website or The Services Will Be Uninterrupted or Error Free.
  • Defects Or Errors in The Website, Or Services Will Be Corrected.
  • The Website, Or the Services Will Be Free from Viruses or Other Harmful Components.
  • Any Information Contained in The Website, Or the Services Will Be Accurate or Reliable. LilacBuds Disclaims Any and All Warranties, To the Extent Allowable by Law, Including, But Not Limited To, Implied Warranties of Merchantability, Fitness for A Particular Purpose and Non-infringement, And Warranties Implied from A Course of Performance and Course of Dealing.

C.) This website is provided “AS IS” and LilacBuds assumes no responsibility for the timeliness, deletion, misdelivery or failure to store any communications made through the LilacBuds website. LilacBuds reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue any service available through this website with or without notice. LilacBuds further reserves the right to discontinue any participant(s)’s use or participation on the website, for any reason or for no reason.

Limitations on Liability

A.) Notwithstanding Any Term in This Agreement, Other Operating Term Set Forth by LilacBuds or Any Act or Failure to Act by LilacBuds, You Are Exclusively Liable for The Content of Every Message and Screen Name You Transmit Via the Website. You Specifically Acknowledge and Agree That LilacBuds Is Not Liable for Any Defamatory, Offensive or Illegal Conduct of Any User of This Website.

B.) In No Event Shall LilacBuds Be Liable for Any Direct, Indirect, Incidental, Special or Consequential Damages Arising Out of Or Relating to Use of Or Inability to Use the Website, Or Services. This Limitation Applies Whether the Alleged Liability Is Based on Contract, Tort, Negligence, Strict Liability, Or Any Other Basis, Even If LilacBuds Has Been Advised of The Possibility of Such Damages. Because Some Jurisdictions Do Not Allow the Exclusion or Limitation of Incidental or Consequential Damages, The Liability of LilacBuds in Such Jurisdictions Shall Be Limited to The Extent Permitted by Law. This Waiver Applies, Without Limitation, To Any Alleged Damages or Injuries That May Arise from Any Failure of Performance, Error, Omission, Interruption, Deletion, Defect, Delay in Operation or Transmission, Computer Virus, File Corruption, Communication Failure, Network or System Outage, Or Theft, Destruction, Unauthorized Access to Alteration Of, Or Use of Any Personal Information or Other Records.

C.) In No Event Shall LilacBuds Be Liable for Any Failure, Interruption or Error with Respect to Any Aspect of The Website, Including the Availability of Any Site Feature.

Indemnification

You hereby agree to indemnify and hold LilacBuds, its owners, officers, employees, agents and representatives, individually and collectively, harmless from all claims, liabilities, damages and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) arising out of or relating to: (A) your use of the website, or the services; or (B) any alleged breach of these terms and conditions by you. Choice of Law; Jurisdiction; Attorneys’ Fees You hereby waive any argument that any such court does not have jurisdiction over you or such dispute or that venue in any such court is not appropriate or convenient. To the extent available under applicable laws, LilacBuds will be entitled to recover its court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in successfully proving any breach of any term of this Agreement.

Miscellaneous

These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties, and supersede all prior written or oral agreements or communications with respect to the subject matter herein. LilacBuds in its sole discretion may amend these Terms and Conditions, and your use of the website after such amendment is posted on the website will constitute acceptance of it by you. If any term in these Terms and Conditions is declared unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable by any court, then such term will be deemed severable from the remaining terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of such remaining terms. The section headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and must not be given any legal import. By using the Website, you signify your agreement to the terms of these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to the terms in these Terms and Conditions, you must not use the Website. LilacBuds may change the terms of these Terms and Conditions at any time, and your use of the Website after such changes are posted will mean that you accept them. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by e-mail at info@lilacbuds.com

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